Skin Deep
A novella.
A war mage in Las Vegas stumbles across an ominous magical ward that appears as a dragon on her skin - and has a mind of its own, in this paranormal tale from the New York Times bestselling author of the Cassie Palmer novels.
Lia de Croissets's mother is a werewolf - but Lia can't shift. Caught between the Human and the Were worlds, she has found a place for herself as a war mage, working to help solve magical crimes. But when her Were lover goes missing, Lia learns Weres are being killed for their skins. Now Lia and her magical, unpredictable dragon tattoo may be the only hope of finding him alive.
Skin Deep originally appeared in the anthology Inked.
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Karen Chance
Karen Chance has a rare gift for blending the supernatural with high-stakes action, creating worlds where magic pulses just beneath the surface and danger lurks in every shadow. Known for her Cassandra Palmer series and the Dory Basarab spin-offs, Chance has built a loyal following of readers who crave fast-paced urban fantasy with sharp characters, compelling plots, and an ever-present sense of intrigue.
Born with a fascination for the mystical and the unknown, Chance’s early love for fantasy and history shaped the worlds she would go on to create. From the very beginning, she was determined to write stories that felt both thrilling and deeply emotional, where characters weren’t just facing external challenges but battling their own inner demons as well. Her writing is marked by a distinctive blend of suspense, wit, and adventure that keeps readers hooked, page after page.
Cassandra Palmer
In a world where magic is as dangerous as it is powerful, Cassandra Palmer is no stranger to the chaos that comes with it. Gifted with a rare and volatile ability—clairvoyance—she's spent her life running from forces that want to control or destroy her. But everything changes when she is thrust into the role of Pythia, the chief seer of the supernatural world, a position that brings with it unimaginable power and even greater peril.
Cassandra Palmer consists of fourteen primary books, and includes ten additional books that complement the series but are not considered mandatory reads and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Main series Cassandra Palmer Universe
